Belagavi, Dec. 9 -- A sharp exchange over farmer compensation dominated proceedings in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, leading to a brief adjournment and drawing a pointed intervention from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who urged members to protect the dignity of the House.
The flashpoint came when Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka, speaking on issues concerning North Karnataka, alleged that the state government had failed to provide compensation to distressed farmers and "had no funds" to support them.
His remarks triggered an immediate response from Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who contested the charge, stating that the government had already disbursed compensation to 38 lakh farmers in the previous year. He added that des...